The Times of Bill Cunningham

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The Times of Bill Cunningham

2020

1h 14m

Documentary

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79%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham becomes famous for his candid street images.

Critics Consensus

While it may frustrate fans hoping for a more probing analysis, The Times of Bill Cunningham remains enjoyable time spent in the company of a fascinating subject.

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

04/30/2020

3/5

The Times of Bill Cunningham is slight, but that's an element of design, not a flaw.

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Ann Hornaday

Washington Post

04/09/2020

3/4

This well-researched dive into mid-century social history treats viewers to a cornucopia of delicious photographs to accompany Cunningham's narration, plunging us into a world that feels both immediate and heartbreakingly gone forever.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

02/22/2020

This movie never begins to dare to know him better.

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Michael Cuby

them.

11/16/2022

Its real juice lies in stories about how Bill's staunchly Catholic upbringing may have impacted his later decisions, which are eye-opening and heartbreaking in equal measure.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

07/14/2020

Because the basis of the documentary is a video interview that [Bill Cunningham] did in 1994, the interview looks extremely dated. However, the documentary does have a treasure trove of archival footage, which is one of the main reasons to see this movie.

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Roberto Friedman

Bay Area Reporter

05/22/2020

Reader, we enjoyed screening this film, but we felt somehow complicit in its elbowing the earlier documentary aside, without really getting the reason why.

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12/06/2020

A fantastic look at the life of Bill Cunningham, much of it in his own words. From his childhood through his army career, to post-war explosion of fashion that launched his career. Cunningham's personality and ever-present smile and laugh is truly uplifting. Sarah Jessica Parker's narration is pitch-perfect and engaging. I'm truly astonished how much is packed in this documentary.

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10/17/2020

Very good companion piece to Bill Cunningham New York as a more standard interview documentary

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jane

03/09/2020

Exceptional. Beautiful film documenting such an amazing person. So well done, visually as well as music! Will go see again!

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Steven

03/02/2020

This is a great film. A most see for a history listen in fashion and culture.

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Ellin S

02/18/2020

Very dull. Unlike Bill

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Nancy

02/17/2020

Quintessential NYC hero

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Mark Bozek

Director

Mark Bozek

Writer

Mark Bozek

Producer

Russell Nuce

Producer

Susan Rockefeller

Executive Producer

Amina Megalli

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Synopsis

New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham becomes famous for his candid street images.

Director: Mark Bozek
Producer: Mark Bozek, Russell Nuce
Screenwriter: Mark Bozek
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Live Rocket
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 14, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 10, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $134.1K
Runtime: 1h 14m